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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,973.82, 26,972.88 and 6,287.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,973.82, 26,972.88 and 6,287.14 is: 9,434.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,973.82 : 26,972.88 = 6,287.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,973.82/26,972.88 = 6,287.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,973.82x = 26,972.88 × 6,287.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,973.82x = 169,582,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,582,272.76/17,973.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,434.96

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